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Overview

JBW Fund Mason-Rice Scholarship

Focus Areas: Type 1 Diabetes awareness and college scholarships for high school seniors; extracurricular enrichment opportunities

Geographic Scope: Mason-Rice school, Newton, MA

Eligibility:

  • High school seniors for college scholarships

  • Mason-Rice students and graduates for extracurricular activities

  • Children and families who could benefit from arts or sports-focused enrichment
  • What They Fund:

  • College scholarships for high school seniors

  • Financial assistance for:

  • - School vacation camp programs
    - Sports programs
    - Music programs
    - Art programs
    - Other enrichment activities

    Background: The Jordan Bennett Weiss Fund was established to honor Jordan Weiss, a fourth grader at Mason-Rice who died in 2003 from complications related to undiagnosed type 1 diabetes. The fund's mission is to educate families and school personnel about the signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes while providing scholarship and enrichment opportunities.

    Contact:
    Newton Schools Foundation
    P.O. Box 590020
    Newton, MA 02459
    info@newtonschoolsfoundation.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. For Enrichment Opportunities: Fill out and submit the JBW Fund form including:
    - Parent/Caregiver Name (First and Last)
    - Parent/Caregiver Phone
    - Parent/Caregiver Email
    - Student Name (First and Last)
    - Student's area of interest (Art, Music, Sports, School Vacation Program, Summer Program, or Other)
    - Comment/Additional Information

    Note: All inquiries are strictly confidential.

    2. For College Scholarships: Use the NSF Scholarship Form (see separate scholarship entry for acceptance form details)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationk-12-schoolsacademic-enrichment

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